Shirley Amar Obituary

Shirley Anne Amar, 72, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, died Friday, Aug. 20, 2010, at her home. Visitation at the Bible World Christian Center, 2156 Wooddale Blvd., on Wednesday, Aug. 25, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. Interment in Chenal Cemetery, Lakeland, under the direction of Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St. She leaves to mourn two daughters, Angela Amar-Richard and her husband, Chairokey, and Linda Badon; two sons, including Ronald Amar and his wife, Bertha. She had a granddaughter, Shirley Anne Richard; and two grandsons, Daniel and John Badon. She also leaves a sister, Blondie Amar-Hopson; and three brothers, Alvin A. Amar RT, David Amar and Dr. John Amar; four nieces, Frances Hopson, Esq, Dr. Lisa Hopson-Van Holt, Janice Ricard-Katz and Sheila Amar-Meyers; and three nephews, John M. Ricard, Frank R. Hopson and Christopher Amar; and a host of grandnieces and grandnephews. Shirley Amar attended school at St. Frances Xavier in Baton Rouge, graduating from high school in June 1957. She was a member of Bible World Christian Center Ministry under Pastor David C. Griffin and Co-Pastor Gloria Griffin. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mitchell and Lena Roberts Amar; daughter, Shirley Anne Amar; and two brothers, Dr. Leroy Amar and Alfred Amar.

Published by The Advocate on Aug. 24, 2010.
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HELLO I KNOW YOU DONT KNOW ME ,IAM THE COUSIN OF YOUR BROTHER RONALD AMAR. IAM SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOST .MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYER GO OUT TO THIS FAMILY.KEEP YOUR HANDS IN GOD HANDS AND HE WILL BRING YOU THROUGH.GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

DORIS TURNER

August 30, 2010

Hello,
I am Barbara Domino Simon. I am a godchild of Shirley Anne Amar. My baptismal took place at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in July, 1955. My parents are Mable Domino and Joseph Clifford Domino, Jr. (Cunnie), both of Baton Rouge.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May God give you comfort and peace during this time. God bless you all. I regret that I am unable to attend this morning's service.

Barbara Domino-Simon

August 25, 2010

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